Cut off

//kʌt ɔf// noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    detached by cutting wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of cutoff. alt-of, alternative, transitive
Verb
  1. 1
    To remove by cutting. transitive
  2. 2
    cease, stop wordnet
  3. 3
    To isolate or remove from contact. transitive

    "The entranced spectator was cut off from reality as long as the adventure lasted; it was as if he lived a dream yet believed he was awake."

  4. 4
    make a break in wordnet
  5. 5
    To stop the provision or supply of something, e.g. power, water. transitive

    "The first English Electric units were not fitted with an anti-slip brake, but a hurried consultation of the wiring diagram showed that it should be possible to hold in the low-voltage anti-slip relay for long enough to let speed build up without cutting off the motor current."

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  1. 6
    remove surgically wordnet
  2. 7
    To exclude (something) from the field of view. transitive

    "Half of his head has been cut off by the edge of the photo."

  3. 8
    break a small piece off from wordnet
  4. 9
    To stop providing funds or something else to (someone). transitive

    "His parents cut him off to encourage him to find a job."

  5. 10
    remove by or as if by cutting wordnet
  6. 11
    To end abruptly. transitive

    "My phone call was cut off before I could get the information."

  7. 12
    cut off and stop wordnet
  8. 13
    To interrupt (someone speaking). transitive

    "That dingbat cut me off as I was about to conclude my thesis."

  9. 14
    To swerve in front of (another car) while driving. transitive
  10. 15
    To move so as to block someone else's movement in a direction. transitive

    "I ran to the house, but Sally is quicker and cut me off."

  11. 16
    To turn off or switch off (an electrical device). Southern-US, transitive

    "Cut off the lamp so I can get some sleep."

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